Contents

Getting to know you

M&A adding value

Contrary to the conventional wisdom, there is evidence that the latest cycle of M&A activity is adding rather than destroying shareholder value.

The Responsible Shareholder

Shareholder rights carry with them the associated responsibilities. The ICGN has made two important contributions to the debate recently.

Governance - the real issues

ISS have published their 2006 Global Institutional Investor Study which provides real insights into what really concerns Institutional investors.

The New CEO - shape up or ship out

According to a new survey, for the second year in a row, CEO departures last year reached record levels with performance-related issues the reason for a third of the turnover.

Ensuring boards achieve their full potential

Tom Lawton argues that annual board evaluations play an important part in ensuring that the board - and therefore the company - achieves its full potential.

(No) Accounting for Share-Options

Nick Stevens looks at the valuation of staff share options and finds the current accounting protocols inadequate.